A man from Ely, who has had operations on both hips, is planning to trek to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Personal trainer Tim Megginson, who developed arthritis in his 20s, will make the climb to the top of Africa's highest mountain with the aid of walking sticks.

Tim, 29, who climbed to Mount Everest base camp last year will be raising money for Arthritis Research UK.

He will be joined on June 4 by a colleague at Body Shape Fitness, Charley Allen, 29, is walking for Alzheimer’s Research, inspired by her grandfather who has vascular dementia.

Having suffered from the degenerative joint condition for nearly a decade, Tim hopes completing this challenging feat will inspire others with arthritis to overcome their fears and lead an active life.

He said: “We are both very excited to climb and undergo a strict training routine of six days-a-week gym-based strength training and combined with long walks to build walking endurance for the mountain trek.